Thanksgiving Sermon

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Rev. Palmer was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans. This sermon, in which Palmer uses religion to argue for the preservation of slavery, was influential in Louisiana’s decision to secede. Students should pay attention to how Rev. Palmer uses language to achieve his overall purpose. This text is for 9th-12th grade students.

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